You can call it fall or call it autumn—whatever you call it, it’s a beautiful time of year to do some serious wine touring. There are several distinctive wine regions in BC: the Fraser Valley, Gulf Islands, Kootenays, Lillooet, Okanagan Valley, Shuswap, Similkameen Valley, … [Read more...] about From the Editor
Columns
From the Editor
Summer is upon us, and what a great summer it’s going to be. Despite a rather wet beginning to the season, our vineyards are growing and the new wines they produce are hitting the market. Below are some things to watch for as you visit BC wineries in the summer of … [Read more...] about From the Editor
From the Editor
I love spring because it means the new releases are here! There are new varietals and new vintages of old favourites waiting to be revealed. One of my favourite parts of spring, aside from the lack of snow and the end of long dark days, is tasting the latest offerings of my … [Read more...] about From the Editor
From the Editor
I first moved to the Okanagan some 25+ years ago. I was not a wine drinker, let alone someone who knew about food and wine pairing. Back then, all I knew was meat colour = wine colour. Times were so much simpler, albeit not as tasty as today. Red for red and white for white … [Read more...] about From the Editor
From the Editor
Winter Wines It’s been one heck of a year for BC wine growers and producers. From fires to floods, droughts to windstorms, Mother Nature has been chaotic to say the least. That hasn’t stopped BC’s steadfast wineries. In fact, they released some fabulous vintages just in … [Read more...] about From the Editor